An input buffer includes a control circuit that generates first control
signals depending on a signal type of at least one input signal. The
input buffer also includes a receiver that generates at least one output
signal of a predetermined signal type from the at least one input signal
and the first control signals. Thus, for a semiconductor device using a
plurality of such input buffers, interface circuits of application
circuits communicating with the semiconductor device are eliminated,
thereby minimizing power consumption and layout area.